Making better photographs?

I'm teaching myself photography and hope to actually take a college course for it soon. I would love to start my own business in family and pet photography one day.

I just can't seem to get that nice soft glow in my pictures. The colour in my pictures and on skin tones is drabby looking. I have a Nikon D5200 and only use manual. I know the jyst of ISO/shutter speed/aperature and I do everything outdoors. I pay attention to my light meter and I do change up the WB.

I know a lot of professionals take lights and reflectors and such but even without those they're pictures are spectacular. It can't be photoshop every time.

I have yet to purchase a good quality photo editing program so for now I use a free one on my computer for general brightness, warmth and sharpness. I usually transfer to my phone to upload on my social media (nobody else to share with) and they look even worse.

Any good tips or websites to get the white balance and colour right?

Thanks!

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Macro lens for Nikon D5100?

Which lens would capture better macro images on the nikon D5100: Sigma 150mm f2.8 EX OS DG Macro Lens - Nikon AF OR Sigma 105mm f/2.8 OS EX DG Macro HSM Lens - Nikon AF?

(e.g http://500px.com/photo/83624085/salticidae-by-hua-ming-lee)

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Cant transfer pictures from my nikon d3100?

I took some pictures at a wedding last month and put them on my computer and all but I couldn't upload them but there still on my cameras SD card when I put it in the camera but when I go to print them using the SD card it says there not there help

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Will any nikon remote work with a nikon d60?

Will any nikon remote work with a nikon d60?

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Photographers: What should my NEXT camera lens be?

Hello fellow photographers and artists of image. I have a question. I consider myself an amateur photographer, but not a novice. I have a D3200 with two lenses. I have the 18-55mm VR Kit lens, as well as my stunning, affordable 50mm f1.8 Nikkor lens. Since I purchased my 50mill prime lens, I have touched my 18-55 very few times. I love the sharpness and speed that my 50mm delivers. I find my 18-55 to be practically useless for my photography needs unless far subjects are in the question.
My main subject of photography are cars. I also enjoy shooting close-up nature subject such as unique plants and animals. Fish, spiders, etc.
But mainly, i would classify myself as a car photographer.
My question to you wise folks is, what should my next lens be in my arsenal?
I understand the 50mm restricts myself to many things such as fixed focal length which can make it more difficult to compose the shot. I rarely stop down to 1.8. Usually between 2.2-3.5 does well on much of my car photos.
My price range is as affordable as i can be. I'd like to see some sharpness like I do with my 50mm but i understand some sharpness sacrificed with zoom lenses vs prime lenses.
Also one more side note: I'd like to produce photos such as the one attached. I believe a telephoto lens gives this nice depth of field and shot for a car photographer.
AGAIN, im still learning so bare with me. Thanks

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Long exposure on a Nikon D50?

I have just bought a Nikon D50 and wanted to try out the long exposure with water. How ever I set the settings on:
Manual
ISO 200 (the lowest)
Aperture on F 22 (the highest)
Shutter speed about 5 seconds.

Every time the photos come out bright white on these settings. It really puzzles me and even my A Level photography teacher. The weather is usually bright and sunny (I believe this could be a contributing factor) It is fine with light trials in the dark. Could anyone shed any light on this for me as I cant find anything to help me. Thanks alot.

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Problem with a pop-up flash with Nikon?

I have problem with my Nikon D3300. It's not releasing the shutter at all when the pop-up flash is up. What's solution for this problem?

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Nicu Portrait Photography?

Hello! I have my first NICU portrait session coming up in October. I'm still learning my camera but was wondering if someone can help me with what settings to use while in this type of setting.
I have a Nikon d3100 with a 50mm 1.8g lens as well as a 60mm Macro lens.
I usually shoot on P but would love to learn how to change aperture and focal lengths to make this session a success!

Thank you in advance!

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Good macro lens for Nikon D5100?

At the moment I am using a reversing ring with some old Miranda lenses (for Olympus OM10) and i managed to photograph this: http://500px.com/photo/83276997/red-beetle-by-lewis-charlton?from=user_library

The picture is ok but as you can see its not in great detail.

So i want to get a decent Macro lens for my D5100 that is not overly expensive and can take pictures like this: http://500px.com/photo/80793981/the-eye-by-bug-eye-)?from=user

Thanks

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How to put photos from my Nikon D60 onto Facebook or email?

Just purchased a second hand Nikon D60, I put some photos onto the computer which worked fine but when I put them onto facebook or Email them they go extremely blurry. I have never had this problem before with other camera.

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